The Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG) forms the backbone of the Alzheimer's Association grant program.
The IIRG program is the largest grant program (by applications) of the Association?s International Research Grant Program. The awards made through the IIRG mechanism are significantly competitive.

To be considered responsive, the research grant application must address a question or questions relevant to the 2013 areas of focus (see Section II) or a compelling issue in Alzheimer research pertinent to the applicant`s special interest or expertise.

Application Details:

Researchers with full-time staff or faculty appointments are encouraged to apply. Applications from post-doctoral candidates will not be accepted

Letters of Intent must be received by 5:00 PM
EASTERN STANDARD TIME, February 1, 2013. Letters of Intent will not be accepted
after this date. No exceptions will be made.
The Alzheimer?s Association anticipates that a fraction of the LOI?s -those that best fulfill
the above criteria - will result in invitations to submit a full proposal for evaluation. The
exact number of IIRG awards made will vary from cycle to cycle based on available
funding and current priorities.

INDIRECT COSTS OF 10% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET

NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.